Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 24131, Benjamin Evans, Continental Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Continental Mass.
Essex Benjamin Thankfull
N. 24 / 31
CONTENTS
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53121
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Thankful Evans, decd widow of Benjamin Evans who died on the 25th day of March in the State of Massachusetts who was a Serjt. Comt. of the by Captain Serjt. & 2nd Lieut. of the by in the R. line for
Increased from $1.86
Inscribed on the Roll of Pensioners at the rate of 88 Dollars 66 Cents per annum, to commence on the 1st day of March, 1831. To end 30th April 1840.
Certificate of Pension issued the 13th day of February 1853 and sent to
Assears to the 4th of March 1853 Semiannual allowance ending Present.
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the
Recorded by G. J. Getty
Vol. 2
Page 332

Sgt. Conn clerk asst " issues + 2 nd master

Maine.
4858 Thankful Evans widow of Benjamin died 4 July 1836
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Hon. Th. Davee H.R.

1839
State of Maine
Penobscot Co Eastern District
On this twenty first day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand Eight hundred and thirty nine. personally appeared before the Justices of said Eastern District. Thankful Evans a Resident of Eustis in the County of Penobscot and State of said aged Eighty four years the twentieth day of October last who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed January 4. 1838, — That she is the widow of Benjamin Evans who was a Sargeant in the Militia at Rayburn & Providence as early as December 14. 1775. And she has reason to believe and does believe that he served there in that capacity or in some other capacity in said Militia; but is unable to state how long he served in said Militia at those places. — That he was afterwards at Newton Dec 16. 1776 appointed Quarters Master by Israel Putnam Major for the Second Regiment of Militia in the County of Bristol Mass then ordered at said Newton. — That he was afterwards at Head Quarters Howlands Ferry January 3. 1777 again appointed Quarters Master by Col John Daggett over his Regiment stationed at said Ferry being the Quarters Draft (so called) from Brigadier Gadsby's Brigade in the County of Bristol Mass. And also for Col. H. Kalls Regiment doing duty with said Daggett's but is unable to state how long he served in that capacity at said Newton or Howlands Ferry but has reason to believe and does believe that he did serve in the Militia at those places or Quarters Master. or in some other capacity in the Militia and that she has some Documentary Evidence to substantiate the fact. — That he was afterwards at Portsmouth August 14. 1778 appointed Assistant Commissary

of Life was by James Warren D. C. G. over a Department Commanded by Col. Livingston and Jack- sons Regiment of Light Corps but is unable to state how long he served in that Capacity - but has documentary evidence to prove the ap- pointment. Also She further states that the said Benjamin Evans resided at the time of his service in Freeport County of Bristol Massachusetts
She further states she was married to the said Benjamin Evans on the twentieth day of May 18 in the year one thousand eight hundred and seventy three. - that her husband the said Benjamin Evans died on the thirtieth day of March in the Eighteen hundred and twenty six. and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed
Isabel Evans
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year first above written, before me Alban G. Chandler, justice in 2 and for the eastern district of the district courts
I hereby certify that the above named applicant con- nects, from bodily infirmity attend Court and that she is a person of great Reputation and credibility
Alban G. Chandler, justice D. C. G.
21. Sept. 1839

State of Maine County of Penobscot ss.
Be it known, that on this Eighteenth day of January A.D. 1853, before the Subscriber a Justice of the Peace in and for said County and State, Benjamin Evans a resident of Exeter in said County, appeared and made oath according to law, that he is one of the children, and the Executor of the last Will and Testament of Thankful Evans, late of said Exeter deceased, whose claim for a Pension under the act of July 4, 1836, is filed in the Pension Office at Washington.
Your declarant believes that said claim ought to be allowed and in order to have the necessary proof in support of said claim presented. I hereby constitute and appoint Freeman Bradford of Portland, Maine, my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name and for my use and the use of the other surviving children of said Thankful Evans to prosecute said claim. And for the purpose of establishing the service of my said father the said Benjamin Evans, I authorize my Attorney or any person he may appoint to apply for and obtain from the Secretary of State Massachusetts or elsewhere, proofs of such service, to examine all papers and documents in relation to said service on file in the Department at Washington, D.C. or elsewhere, to file additional

evidence and to receive the Certificate of Pension should any be granted, and to appoint one or more substitutes under him my said Attorney for the purposes herein expressed.
And for proof relating to the marriage and death of the said Thankful Evans, your declarant refers to the papers on file in the Pension Office, and he makes this claim in his capacity of Executor, and adduces the following proof in support thereof and that prays that said Pension may be made payable to him as Executor, for the benefit of the surviving children of said Thankful Evans.
Attest David Barker " " Geoff Hild Isaac Hodsdon
Benjamin Evans
Sworn, subscribed and acknowledged before me, the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that the above named declarant is the identical person he represents himself to be in the foregoing statement, and that he is directly interested in the claim therein set forth, and that I have no interest therein
Isaac Hodsdon, Justice of Peace.

STATE OF MAINE.
Cumberland County ss.
At a Court of Probate held at Portland within and for said County, on the sixteenth day of January A. D. 1855, being a Court of Record:
Satisfactory evidence having been offered to the Hon. Josiah Pierce Judge of said Court, that the facts hereinafter mentioned are true, the same are ordered to be entered on the Docket of this Court, and the testimony pertaining thereto filed, viz:— by the testimony of Nathaniel Oak and Abigail Oak, both of Exeter in the County of Penobscot, and by the testimony of Joshua Palmer, Town Clerk of said Exeter, all disinterested and credible witnesses. That Thankful Evans, widow of Benjamin Evans, died at said Exeter, on the 30th day of April 1840, and that she left the following children now living, viz: Doct. Benjamin Evans, Fanny Evans, Peggy Evans, Susanna Evans, Sally Blake, Charity Gow, and Gilbert Evans.
Given under my hand and Seal of Office, this 16 th day of January 1855.
Naron B. Holden
Register of Probate.
STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY OF Cumberland ss.
PROBATE OFFICE,
I, Josiah Pierce JUDGE OF PROBATE for said County, hereby Certify, that Naron B. Holden , whose name is subscribed to the foregoing Certificate, is the REGISTER OF PROBATE for said County, duly appointed, commissioned, and sworn: and that his said Certificate is in due form.
Given under my hand this Sixteenth day of January A. D. 1855.
Josiah Pierce Judge

Benjamin Evans and Thankful Winslow both of Treetown were joined in Marriage on the twentieth day of May in the year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and seventy three by Silas Brett Minister of the Gospel
Treetown September 14 th 1839
I hereby certify that the above is a true copy of record with the exception of the date which is expressed in fair legible figures as follows viz - May 20 th A. 1773
Alden Hatheway Jr Town Clerk of Treetown {in the County of Bristol}
I, Alden Hatheway Jr above named depose and say that I hold the office of Town Clerk in the Town of Treetown in the County of Bristol and Common- wealth of Massachusetts, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said Town of Treetown with the exception above named
Alden Hatheway Jr }
Bristol. ss. I certify that Alden Hatheway Jr made oaths to the above instrument before me Benjamin Brett Justice of the peace

— — Benj. Evans.
Leont. Mass.
N. 24131
89 receipts of commissary Dept. and fragment of a receipt book.
have been removed from this claim to be forwarded to the War. Dept.
AW.
Oct. 14. 1912.
Sent to War Dept. Jan. 16, 1913 | —

Apprenticeship Jan 3 1776
Benjamin Evans (Continental) Ms. A. 9. 2. 131

July 1978
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EVANS, BENJAMIN (CONT, MASS.)
W-24131

Tiverton. July 31 st 1878
Col. Benj a Ewins
Sir, I wrote you yesterday but fear you have not received it as it was left at the store. When mentioned I was persuaded to take charge of a store at or near the lower corner. I have not as yet fix d the place should be glad you was here to consult about it. you must not fail coming, to day or tomorrow as I am persuaded we shall agree. Indeed I hardly think I should have taken it only that I was all most sure you would assist, as there will be a draft from your militia. in case you are drafted you will naturally come forward and in case you are not I suppose you can get something worth your while for coming in their room. If General Cornell has promised me he will clear you from a soldiers duty if you will assist me in the company way I will not of coming directly as I said before, will not disagree
Your Humb t Serv t
James G. Compton to Col. Ewins
Constant Baker

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EVANS, BENJAMIN (CONT. MASS.) W-24131

Tiverton the 24 th November 1778
The United States of America To Benjamin Evans Dr
To One Month & Ten Days Service Tending the Store at Woodlands Ferry as a Clerk it being from 5 th Oct r to 15 th Nov r above Date at 10:10 P er Month under Care 14:0:0 of Joseph Gardner A.C.S.
Received of Constant Tabor A.C.S. Fourteen Pound in full for the Above Account
Benj r Evans

Unit 2M Oct 16 1976
Benjamin Evans (man) N. 4131 Continental
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11.1.21 Dec 26 1776
Benjamin Evans (Continental) Mass. W. 24131

Tiverton y e 16 Decem r 1776
To Serjant Benj m Evins you are hereby appointed Quartermaster for the Second Regiment of militia In the County of Bristol now ordered to this place Untill further order of the Superior officers.
for Joshua Wetherby: maj r

App d Aug 14 1878
Appointment
Benjamin Evans (Continental) Ms. A. 9. 2. 4. 131

Apr 5 May 14 1878
Apprentice
Benjamin Evans (Continental) W. 24131

Portsmouth August 14 th 1778
By Virtue of a Power from Solomon Southwick D.G. Commissary Gen l of Issues I hereby appoint Benj n Poins A.C. of Issues over a Department Committed by Col l Livingston & Jackson Reg t J a William D.G. of Light Art y Corps

2 o 2. x Benj. Evin 2 o Master from 14 Jany. 1777 to 31 st Jan 1777 Trenton 10 16 Dec r  1776 1776 Sergt. Benj. Evin appt d  Quarters Master for 2 o Regt. of Militia for Bristol Co. by Hathaway John Howlands Ferry. 3 o Jany. 1777 - Benj. Evin appt d 2 o Master by Col. John Daggett.
2. 17 N o 3. x Benj. Evin 2 o Master 2 o  Jany. Febry. 1777 to 31 st  Jany. Jany 1777 1. 3. for A.C.S. Benj. Evin appt d A.C. Janu 12 th Aug. 1778
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Washington City June 7 th 1853
Hon S. P. Mels.
Com r of Pensions
Sir
I have the honor to enclose herewith a power of attorney executed by the heirs of Thankful Evans dec d of the State of Maine whose claim has been suspended under act of July 4 th 1836.
I hope to be enabled to file additional evidence in the case sufficient to establish the claim before it comes up for examination.
Very Respectfully
Your obedt Servt.
C. W. Bennett.

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
me
File No. 24131
Thankful Evans wid of Benjamin Evans Late Mt. River
Act: July 4th 1836
Index:—Vol. A Page 22
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Thankful Evans with Benj Maine 36 Supt
Thos Davis Map - No. 1832 A trip in the cave
A. H. Manton

State of Maine.
CUMBERLAND, ss.
Clerk's Office, Supreme Judicial Court,
PORTLAND, Jany. 22 d 1855. }
I, OBADIAH G. COOK,
Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court,
for said County of Cumberland, being a Court of Record, do hereby certify that
Isaac Hodsdon Esq.
is, and at the date of his certificate to the paper hereto annexed was, an
ACTING JUSTICE OF THE PEACE,
within and for
the County of Pembiscot
as appears by the paper hereto annexed; that he is DULY COMMISSIONED and qualified to administer Oaths and take acknowledgments of Deeds and other instruments in writing, in the County aforesaid, — and that the following Signature , purporting to be his
is GENUINE.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Supreme Judicial Court, for said State, the day and year first above written.
O. Cook CLERK.

State of Maine.
PENOBSCOT, ss. } Probate Office.
I, Henry P. Haynes REGISTER OF PROBATE for said County, hereby certify, that at a COURT OF PROBATE held at BANGOR, in and for said County, on the last Tuesday of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty
Benjamin Evans of Leicester in said County, was duly appointed and commissioned
Executor of the last Will & Testament of Thankful Evans late of Leicester aforesaid.
that he has accepted the trust and given bond pursuant to the laws of the State; that he remains at the present time Executor — as aforesaid, and that full faith is due to his legal acts in that capacity.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my Name, and affixed the Seal official of said Court, this fifteenth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty five
Henry P. Haynes } Register
STATE OF MAINE.
COUNTY OF PENOBSCOT, ss.
PROBATE OFFICE.
I, Daniel Sanborn JUDGE OF PROBATE for said County, hereby certify, that Henry P. Haynes whose name is subscribed to the foregoing certificate, is the REGISTER OF PROBATE for said County, duly appointed, commissioned and sworn; and that his said certificate is in due form.
Given under my hand this 15 th day of January
A. D. 185 5
Daniel Sanborn } Judge

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Boston,
February 18 th 1854.
I hereby Certify. That from an examination of the Books and Documents relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that The sum of Benjamin Evans is borne on pay roll of Capt. Joseph Durfee's Comp. Col. Pope's Regt. from Dec. 7 to the 15. 1776. 8 days, as private, from Freetown.
Also on pay roll of Capt. Benjamin Reed's Comp. Col. John Hathaway's Regt. from Aug. 7 th 1780. on alarm, at N. Island. 5 days, as Lieut. from Freetown.
In Testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
E. M. Wright Secretary of the Commonwealth.

City of Washington Feb 9th 1854
Secretary of State Boston Mass d ,
As the attorney for the heirs of Benjamin Evans decd, I respectfully request that you will cause the records of your office to be searched for evidence of his service in the war of the revolution. In the year 1775 he was appointed a Sgt in the company of Capt Briggs, he continued to serve in that capacity until the 16th of December 1776, when he was appointed Qu st M st for the 2nd Regiment of Militia in the county of Bristol, he was afterwards appointed a Quarter Master by Col John Daggett on the 3rd January 1777, he remained in this employment until the 14th August 1778, when he was appointed by James Wallace D r to Genl, an "A C of Issuer" over a Department commanded by Col Livingston & "Jackson Regt of Light Corps" how long he served in the latter capacity I am unable to say. His Commissions for the above offices are all on file in the Office of the Com r of Pensions. It is asserted that all the services except that of Sgt was performed at Warlands Ferry, Tiverton and Middletown in

state of Rhode Island. Mr Evans at the time he entered the service was a resident of Freetown, Bristol County Mass a , and continued to reside there for some years after the close of the war.
I enclose, herewith, the sum of One dollar to pay for search, Your early attention will greatly oblige
Your Obedt Servt
A. H. Markland

State of Maine Piscataquis Co October 31. 1839
I Benjamin Evans of Etna in the County of Penobscot, now in Hallowell in the County of Piscataquis of lawful age, do depose and say that my father Benjamin Evans died March 30. 1826 and that he left a widow Thankful Evans and that the said Thankful Evans has remained unmarried ever since the death of my father Benjamin Evans, and still remains unmarried. And I do further depose and say that the papers that my mother refers to in her certificate as Documentary evidence of her claim to a Pension, and the other papers that will accompany them, are papers that belonged to my father which he had received while in the services of the Revolutionary War as I have frequently heard him state, and that the said papers were found in his possession at his death and have remained in the possession of the members of his family ever since that period. And I do further depose and say that I have frequently heard my father state, while speaking of his services in the Revolutionary War, that they were such as entitled him to a pension, but that his pecuniary circumstances were such as exempted him from the provisions of the Pension law then in force. — Benjamin Evans

Piscataway p Oct 31. 1839
Then personally ap- peared Benjamin Evans a credible Witness and made oath to the truth of the above certificate by him signed before me
Winslow Klufke (Justice of the Peace)

War Department Pension Office Decr 20. 1839.
Sir,
I have examined the papers in the case of Mrs. Thankful Evans, widow of Benjamin Evans, and have placed them upon our files. The widow asserts that her late husband performed certain military service, during the revolution, in the several capacities of Sergt. Dr Master & Asst Comy of Issues in the Mass. militia. It appears from the papers that Mr Evans was appointed a Sergt. in Capt. Jas Briggs's Co. on the 10 th Dec r 1775. The term of service which immediately followed, terminated prior to Jan y 30. 1776. It is also in evidence that Mr Evans was appointed a Dr Master, Dec 16. 1776. The service in which he was engaged as such, was performed in R.I. & continued less than one month. He was also appointed a Dr Master by Col. Jn o Daggett, Jan y 3 1777. How long he served at that time is not known. Col. Daggett was then stationed at Tiverton, R.I. Mr Evans was also appointed an Asst Comy of Issues, Aug t 14. 1778. This service was also performed in R.I. and terminated about Sept. 1. of the same year: it did not probably exceed 20 days. That he left the service about this time is apparent from the fact that he was engaged from 5 Oct r 1778, 1 Mo. 10 days, in "tending the store as a clerk". This appears from his original account, rendered to the Asst Comy of Issues, Constant Tabor, dated Nov r 24 1778. The service now established does not exceed 3 months. Unless therefore Mr Evans' service as Dr Master under Col Daggett in the year 1777, be proved, & amount to 3 months or more, the claim cannot be allowed.
I have the honor to be your Obedt. Servt.
Hon. Thomas Daws, House of Representatives.
G. W. Clegg

Lacrosse
Jan. 8th 1840
Brother Benjamin This letter was one received from Esq Duce at Washington and was directed to Mr Stevens you can read what he has written respecting the pension We have made some enquiry of Esq Holmes how you might gain some information as they needed  some more proof He said you might find out something at the land office in Bangor But he thought you would find out more write a letter and put on it this inscription
To the Secretary of State Boston Mass you need not pay the postage of the letter you send to the to Secretary but if he will not be to the trouble to search the records without pay you can write a letter to Collins Stevens Boston and get him to pay him and Melvin can pay Collins when he goes in the spring to Boston
you had better see to this immediately so you can return an answer to Esq Duce while he is there this from your sister Sarah Blake
Mr Stevens will call Wednesday morning No evidence - yet found

Thankful Evans dec d widow of Benjamin of Maine adm d July 4 1836,
3 mos Sept 27 m $ 34.50 2185 A C Issues 17.50 1 mos 9 10 Com & Rk 20.68 2 nd Sept h 10.00 $ 88.66
per annum from 4 March 1831 to 30 Ap l 1840 when she dies , Pay to Benjamin Evans 1 Ex 2 for himself & Fanny Evans 3 Peggy Evans 4 , Susannah Evans, Sally Blake 5 charity Sow 6 & Gilbert Evans? only children P 3 Deduct $ 87.86,
Cert to A H Markland A Present

To all whom it may concern.
I hereby certify that Benjamin Evans, Senior, of this place, died March 30 th 1826, & that I attended his funeral the first day of April following.
Given under my hand at Turner, Oxford County, Maine, Sept r 24 th A. D. 1839. -
Allen Greeley, Pastor of the Congregational church, in said Turner.
State of Maine
Of-pond SS September 25 th 1839
Then personally appeared the above named Allen Greeley, a credible witness, and made oath to the truth of the above certificate by him subscribed -
Before me Job Prince Justice of the Peace

Thankful Evans dec d widow of Benjamin of Maine, adm d July 4 1836
2 mos & 7 ds 2 nd master $30.70 0 " " 21 st A. 6. Issuer 17.50 100 " 100 Com d Blk 26.66 100 " 12 th Serg d Inf 7.00 $81.86
per annum from 4 th March 1831 to 30 th April 1840, when she died , Pay to Benjamin Evans' Executor for himself and Fanny Evans 2 Peggy Evans 3 Susanna Evans 4 Sally Blake 5 Charity Low 6 & Gilbert Evans 7 Only Children
Cert to A. H. Markland Esq Present

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Dear Mr Read. Calcutta.
Marshall Henry
Subj. O. Read.
My dear Mother:-
Note: There app a sur in Dec 77 See paper m c h o . 1 dated 21 Dec 77. San Francisco Dr. Mr.

Brief in the case of Thankful Evans dec d widow of Benjamin County and State of Maine act July 4 1836
Claim, (" original " or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Upon a re-examination of the papers in this case I discover that I made a slight mistake as to the exact length of service and the grade. The papers and evidence show clearly, that her husband served 3 months as Sergeant & 2 d Master instead 2 mos & 17 days as (If for increase.)  2 d Master , which makes a difference of $3.80 a year, and that he served 2 mos as Sergeant which makes a difference of $3.00 a year, making in all a difference of $6.80. The mistake is therefore corrected,
Name and residence of Agent AH Markland Present
Thomas D'Plett Examining Clerk.

Brief in the case of Thankful Evans widow of Benjamin
County and State of Maine
act July 4 1836
3600 3070 3.80
Claim, ("original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
In support of this claim, the widow in her life time, furnished Record evidence of her marriage in 1773, and in proof of service she furnished a large number of original documents, among them his commission as 2 nd Master and receipts entries &c made by himself during the war, showing him in the various grades for which he has been admitted, which the Office then and since acknowledged to be satisfactory as to a service of (If for increase) 5 months & 21 days, but as six months
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
was necessary under the law for a pension. The case was suspended for further evidence of service, In order to complete the case it was necessary to show that he served at least, as long as 1 month & 12 days as Sergeant in addition to the Staff service. The P er Davis a pension of Mass, in his declaration shows a service under the same officers who commanded Evans, and incidentally, then living in another State, and of course, having no reference to this case - of 2 months and mentions the fact that Benjamin Evans was the Sergeant during that time. I think this is more satisfactory than any direct testimony that could be produced, except the Record, — Death & Service proved according to the Regulation
Name and residence of Agent
At Marklandry
Present
5806 8186 6.80
Thomas D'Plett Examining Clerk.

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Maine
Thankful Evans. dec d widow of Benjamin who died on the
of in the State of who was a Serg t Com d clerk commanded by Captain Aft Com d of the 2 d master commanded by in the line for Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll of Portland at the rate of 81. Dollars 86. Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1831. T er md 30 th April 1840.
Certificate of Pension issued the 1 st day of February 1853. and Sent to
Arrears to the 4 th of A. H. Markland Semiannual allowance ending Present
{ Revolutionary Claim, Act July 4, 1836, Section the }
Recorded by G. J. Gutt Clerk, Book Vol. 2. Page 332

Received of Jonathan ... Masters in full for Day of December 1777
February 4 th 21 day 1777 Delivered to Lieut Oliver Read Four Dollar Bill to pay for ... Received in full
Four Dollars ... for any Number ... each ... men ... that ... Hard ... 2 1/2 ... Sugar 3 ...

Sugar 3 Pound of of Hard Soap & 2 Gal. of Vinegar Week P er 100 Men or in that Proportion for any Number
February 4 th 91 day 1777 Delivered to Lieut Governor Your Better Bill to Buy the for Rice and Salt
Issued of Jonathan Mason in full Pay Pay of December 1777

Benj. Evans -
Claim service at R d Island Tiverton Oct 1776 The Rolls for which are sent to the War Department Washington, The rolls of R d Island Service may show his service as Company Assistant, and some part of the R d Island service may remain among the old Rev d documents yet to be found by searching, but uncertain until the Docum s are labelled. —
E H.
The above from the Secretary's office, Boston B. Evans

   Date of Delivery  to whom  No  Men  Days  Rs  Bread  Beef  Pork  Rice  Fish  Molek  Rice  Leaf  6  to  trunk  cham                          1           11          
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Date 1878
Entry Rec.
   Soft Bread Hard Bread   lb. Cash lb. Cash     Aug 15 th 8 1420   D o 16 th   D o 17 th   D o 18 th 660   D o 19 th 6 740   D o 20 th 900   D o 21 st   D o 22 nd   D o 23 rd   D o 24 th 1800 4 961   D o 25 th 300   omitted from 4 th 16 th — — — —   D o 27 th 4 707   Aug 30 th 1200   Sept 1 st 769  
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4858 Oct 1836
Thankful Evans
By
Let to Hon. J. Davis
20 Dec 39
at 28 Fely 1840
Suspended
on Board May 25/41
Hon. J. Davis as his m.

Thankful Evans
July 4 th 1836.
July
Maine.
To be exc d for Comm n
This case to be and report to Hon. J. W. H. Bangs H. R.
A. H. Larkland

State of Maine County of Penobscot
Be it Known, that on this third day of November A. D. 185 2 before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, personally appeared Benjamin Evans
resident of Rositer Mills in said County, and made oath according to law that he is a son of Thankful Evans deceased who was the widow of Benjamin Evans deceased who was a Soldier in the war of the Revolution, and who has heretofore made application for the benefit of
the Pension Act of
that he is directly interested as a claimant in said pension and makes this affidavit to be filed with such additional evidence or arguments as my Agent may use in prosecuting said claim.
Countermanding and revoking all Powers of Attorney, and authority heretofore given, I hereby constitute and appoint O. W. BENNETT , Washington City, my true and lawful Attorney, to prosecute the claim of Thankful Evans for any amount of Revolutionary Pension, or increase of Pension that may be due; and I hereby authorize my said Attorney to examine all papers or documents in relation to said claim on file in the Department at Washington City, or elsewhere, to file additional evidence or arguments, and to receive for my exclusive benefit, the certificate which may be issued for said claim, which certificate which made payable at the Washington City, D. C. Agency to appoint one or more substitutes under him for the purposes herein expressed, and to do all things that I might or could do were I personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney and Agent shall lawfully do in the premises.
Benjamin Evans
Sworn to, Subscribed and Acknowledged before me the day and year above written, and I hereby certify that I believe the said Benjamin Evans to be directly interested in said claim as set forth, and to be the identical party therein alleged.
John L. Hodsdon Justice of the Peace
State of Maine County of Penobscot
It is Hereby Certified, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me, Clerk of the Court of the County of Penobscot that Benjamin Evans the party who has sworn to, and acknowledged the foregoing Declaration and Power of Attorney is the son of Benjamin Evans reputed soldier aforesaid. I further certify, that John L. Hodsdon Esq. before whom the preceding affidavit and Power of Attorney were made and acknowledged, was, at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace, in and for said County, and that the signature purporting to be his, I believe to be genuine.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of Office this third day of November 185 2
Wm. T. Merrill Clerk
1. Claimant's name or names in full.—2. Post Office address. 3 "That he is the identical man," or, "that she is the widow of the identical man," or, "that he or she is the legal heir of the identical man," &c., &c. 4. Leave this line blank.—5. "He is," "she is," or "they are."—6. Revolutionary soldier's full name.—7. Claimant's signature.—8. Claimant's name.—9. Magistrate's signature. 10. "Identical," "widow of," or, "child of."—11. Magistrate's name.—12. Clerk's signature.
N. B.—Should two or more heirs join in the foregoing, the plural should be substituted for the singular number.